Gameloft replenished its massive fleet of games today by releasing Blitz Brigade to the Google Play Store, an online FPS. The game is reminiscent of popular multiplayer games like Battlefield Heroes and Team Fortress, as users move about a map with other players, working together or against one another in a battle to the death.
Check out some more game details after the break, as well as the link to the Google Play Store and trailer video. » Read the rest
Carmageddon was a game made in the late 90′s that saw it’s share of banning and censorship around the globe, and in case you were interested, it’s now available on your Android device thanks to a successful Kickstarter campaign. This is the game’s first major release since an early 2000′s console port to the Nintendo 64, and for the first day, it’s going to be free. Unfortunately, Google doesn’t allow free apps to turn into paid apps in the Play Store, so after the 24 hours are up, the promo version will be pulled from the store and therefore won’t receive any updates. You can still opt for the paid version or use the demo version afterwards if you want to get updates to the app.
So if you want to test drive the game before you make a full purchase, hit the links after the break to check it out. Don’t wait too long, though.
BlueStacks, which readers probably know mostly for their application that lets users run Android apps on their computers, announced some surprising news today. The company is jumping into the gaming console market with a new device dubbed the GamePop. The hardware itself, which consists of the console and a game controller, will be free to users who pre-order during May as part of a $6.99 per month subscription service. To help potential buyers feel comfortable that they are really getting something for their subscription fee, BlueStacks also announced deals for content with some of the top game developers like Blu Mobile, Halfbrick, and OutFit7. » Read the rest
Rovio has been making some big moves this week, and they’re adding to them today with an update for their hit game, Bad Piggies. The update introduces 15 new levels, as well as 2 new items, including suction cup wheels and boxing glove boosts.
Here’s the full list of the new features:
Check out the link to the app in the Play Store after the break. Enjoy! » Read the rest
For some buyers, the ability to repair a device can make or break a sale. Being able to make simple repairs on your stuff is always nice, but many manufacturers are going with new hardware that’s extremely difficult to fix in order to cut costs and keep devices small. Fortunately, the Ouya console doesn’t have that problem. According to iFixit, the Android powered game console is a very straightforward, cleanly assembled device. All the components are easily removed and easily tucked back into the device. This is also good news for people who like to take apart their electronics for thorough cleaning. All of this nets the Ouya a 9 out of 10 on the repairability scale.
One thing that stood out is that the Ouya is actually weighed down with small metal balls. There’s five weights to keep the device balanced against cables from pulling it off a table or desk. In an age of light, portable electronics, seeing a device intentionally add weight is definitely out of the ordinary.
source: iFixit
Ready for a different spin, at least visually, on a boxing game? If so, you might want to check out Monkey Boxing from Crescent Moon Games, which was released in the Google Play Store today. The title is no play on words or anything like that. Gameplay is monkeys boxing against each other. Crescent Moon claims there are 269 billion combinations of monkeys, colors and props available to the player to choose from when customizing your monkey boxer. » Read the rest
We’ve been big fans of cult strategy game Auralux for some time now, but one of our major complaints of the game is well— it was only intended for owners of Tegra-based devices. Fortunately, those of you out there who have been hankering to get in on the great action will now have a shot as Auralux received an extensive update which not only features expanded features and stability enhancements, but now owners of any Android 3.0+ device can finally get in on the action as the game is no longer limited to Tegra-based devices.
In case you aren’t familiar with the basic game concept, Auralux allows gamers to begin campaigns with one type of unit upon one planet and the end goal is to send your units to other neighboring planets with the hope of taking them over. The basic premise of the game allows for hours of addictive gameplay, but as an added treat, there is a new level pack that has been tossed in with the update for even more awesome potential. Oh and lest we forget— there’s third-party controller support, so if you find that playing with the touchscreen doesn’t strike your fancy, you’ll have at least one alternative to choose from. Sweet.
The update is now available in the Play Store for all Android 3.0+ devices— tablet or smartphone. You’ll want to make sure that you have at least 33MB of free storage space in order to run the game, but trust us— the download of this game will be worth it.
Last month we reported that Rovio was planning a big release on the Google Play Store. That time has come now, with a new version of Angry Birds that is sure to go viral in the coming weeks.
Ported from the online version, Android users everywhere are now able to experience the social features of Angry Birds Friends for free. This new version allows gamers to connect with Facebook friends, challenging them to matches of the classic game. You can gather daily rewards, send and receive gifts, post about the game via Facebook connectivity, and collect trophies.
For those worried about losing your progress after playing on Facebook, have no fear— the app picks up right where you left off on the computer with seamless integration. Nice! There’s also a pretty cool tournament feature included that users will definitely have to check out.
Check out the link to the app in the Play Store after the break. » Read the rest
If you’ve been enjoying Google’s augmented reality game, Ingress, you’ll soon have the chance to invite some buddies to join the fun. The Ingress profile on Google+ has announced that all players over level 2 will be getting some invites to hand out to friends, which is great news for everyone. So if you’re already playing, get some friends on board. If you haven’t gotten an invite yet, now’s your chance to start bugging your buddies for one.
source: Google Plus
Today EA brought their freemium iOS hit Monopoly Hotels to Google Play. In the game you play a hotel mogul, building various themed rooms and catching money from the sky to build your hotel up. Upgrading your rooms brings VIP guests like Mr. Potato Head and G.I. Joe to your hotel. Achievements can be unlocked via in-app purchases, but EA has built a game that is fun no matter how you choose to play it. » Read the rest